(Addison Cox / Fourth Estate) The loss sets up a pivotal game vs. Saint Joseph’s BY TOMMY BUCKLES, STAFF WRITER As George Mason led Duquesne 60-52 with 7:12 to play in the second half, graduate guard Jahari Long sliced through the paint for his second straight layup. The play fueled a raucous EagleBank Arena, but the Dukes weren’t done. Following the late-game 8-point lead, … [Read more...] about Patriots fall to Dukes in Fairfax
Mason Wrestling Takes Over the Johnson Center
(Jordan Giles / Fourth Estate) Patriots struggle in 30-13 loss to Rider BY RITHVIK HARI, STAFF WRITER Mason wrestling turned the Johnson Center into their arena on Jan. 30, hosting Rider University in the second annual Super Duel. With the matches taking place in the food court, spectators filled the railings along the second and third floors of the JC, looking down to watch … [Read more...] about Mason Wrestling Takes Over the Johnson Center
Patriots Extend Win Streak After Defensive Masterclass Against Saint Louis
(Davon Marion / Fourth Estate) Mason hold Billikens scoreless for nearly a quarter, stay perfect in A-10 play BY PETER MAHLER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR After more than two weeks without a home game, Mason women’s basketball returned to a snowy EagleBank Arena with a 66-51 win over the Saint Louis Billikens on Jan. 31. With the victory, the Patriots program-best conference record … [Read more...] about Patriots Extend Win Streak After Defensive Masterclass Against Saint Louis
Mason Continues Best Start in Program History with Davidson Win
(Art Pittman / George Mason Athletics) Patriots overcome half-time deficit, poor free-throw shooting to bounce back BY SAM DOUGLAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AND PETER MAHLER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Four days after dropping their first conference game of the season, Mason men’s basketball bounced back with a 60-52 win over the Davidson Wildcats. Mason withstood a shaky first half by … [Read more...] about Mason Continues Best Start in Program History with Davidson Win
What You Missed over Break: Women’s Basketball
(Art Pittman / George Mason Athletics) Mason wins seven straight games and stays perfect in A-10 BY PETER MAHLER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR As students settled down during a much-needed winter break, Mason’s women’s basketball team did the opposite. They turned up the intensity of their play during the holidays, winning seven straight games against conference rivals since an … [Read more...] about What You Missed over Break: Women’s Basketball